Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-07-09
MARTINsBURe w. VA SATURDAY JULY g. 1887
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III. G.. Berry & Co., led the display
with well-equipped wagon, loaded
with fine line of dry goods, consis-
ting OF silks, sateens, dress goods of
various kinds, notions, parasols, lace
curtains, etc. The wagon was well
trimmed with flags, and on top was
a large revolving spool silk case. 1t
was handsome turnout. The wagon
was drawn by three Jet black horses,
in tandem style. Mr.. A. p. Gilmore,
and brother, superintendent the wa
gon and threw fans right and left.
Mr.. Chas. Busey was driver Neal
always gets there when he has no
/ tice.
Jacob Wild, gave an exhibition of
the bakery business, including mix
ing and rolling of bread, by Mr.. Ed.
Wild.
VIM. Kantner, wagon with work
men busily engaged in chiseling the
white tombstones. Mr.. VIM. Bales
was foreman, and wouldn't look at
all Craze. He handled things we'll
e. w. Poole, wagon with fancy
signs, and good display of grocer
les, dry goods, notions, cigars and to
bacco. Emory took great pride in
the display; SO did West enders.
III. S. Hyde, extraordinary display
of fine jewelry clocks and silverware.
The wagon, etc., attracted universal
attention
HI. G. Harwood's wagon, exhibiting
the many pretty goods he generally
has on hand. The universal opinion
was that it took the cake. Addison
Undertake thought SC, and was very
much elated.
w. l.. Jones had q frst-class dis
play of jewelry and miscellaneous
articles, which were much admired.
p. G. Hunters display of hand
some pictures, crayons, etc., was q
nice feature in the line.
Schill & Williams exhibited mum.
erous costly wines and whiskeys. A
large crowd of men followed this
wagon.
| Charley Bowers sustained the hon
or of Strinesville by having one of
the prettiest wagons in the parade
Charley Wolfes had small tin
ware store on wheels, tastefully ar
ranged and containing men working
away for dear lite.
J. H. Miller & Son had one of the
finest agricultural implement dis
plays in the line, which was drawn
by traction engine.
| j. w. Bishops wholesale display
surpassed the highest anticipation,
and was the centre of attraction.
Fitz Bros. mad wagon on which
rose a pyramid of flour bags, with
pretty flags INTERVIEWING them.
G. P. Herring had an artistic dis
play of shoes. They were arranged
in handsome style.
Thompson & Tabler's display was
something fine. Their house, which
represented their business exactly,
was decorated very handsomely. In
the eve, front and rear were two
small figures dressed in very fine
suits. The one in front wore hat
feet in diameter, land the one on the
back had on hat which was only A
inches In diameter, which created
quite sensation. Their no, ses
were dressed in American flags and
even the wheels of their wagon were
painted red, white and blue. They
had all kinds of clothing on exhibit
ton: also fine valises and shirts, and
in fact their whole business could
not have been improved upon. They
were the most liberal advertisers in
the parade, distributing fancy fans,
circulars, chrome cards, etc., which
were delivered to the people by two
little boys dressed in suits made OF
American flags. The boys certainly
made great display of patriotism.
John w. Dodd's display was large
and attractive. A new Eclipse trac-
tion engine drew along wagons, drills,
horse rakes, Deering Binder and
mower, etc. All of these we're hand
somely decorated and added greatly
to the appearance of the parade.
/. l.. Bender Il Bros wagon bore
a miniature house, in which carpen.
tiers were at work, roofing, fitting in
portions of the wall, planning and
saving. The exhibit was very nice
M. S. Burdettes display of num-
erous lines of bookstore goods was
not the least handsome in the trades
display. The wall paper, pictures
books, etc., were nicely arranged and
the wagon decorations evidenced the
expenditure of both time and money
Marshall had good cause to be
proud of the store display.
! j. n. Thatcher also came to the